© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern
1914 year| Aluminium | 0.93 g | 17.98 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 17.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1914
5
PFENNIG
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1914 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Aluminium weighing 0.93 g is that it was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was minted in 1914, and it was one of the last coins minted before Germany switched to producing coins made of cheaper metals, such as zinc and iron, due to the war effort. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of history, as it represents a unique moment in time when the country was facing significant economic and political challenges.
